Last Night and This Morning

AndyGT
AndyGT Online Community Member Posts: 997 Empowering
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This time of year always makes me question the person I am.. Last night I watched the renemberance service from the Royal Albert Hall. It always puts a lump in my throat. Especially when it goes quiet at the end and the poppies drop from the roof. The stories from those that were there either home and abroad are always moving whether it us from WWII or any conflict since. I do 'well up'. I am in awe of what these men and women did and question whether I would have the same heart stomach and bravery to do what they did. I don't know, but would like tobthink O would. I was glad to see that they did a piece on The Battle of Monte Cassino ad my Dad was there and it sometimes gets forgotten in the talk about Normandy. They all put their life on the line so they we could have the life we have. It is something we should NEVER EVER FORGET.

I am now watching the event from the Cenotaph and like last night it brings a lump to my throat especially when they speak to the veterans. My heart, love and respect goes to each and everyone.

I am notnpytting it out there want loads of replies. I just wanted to say how I feel.

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 62,640 Championing

    Hi @AndyGT I'm watching it too, did the 2 minutes silence.

    I've many a family in early graves from the wars, luckily my dad came back home. He was based in Egypt

  • AndyGT
    AndyGT Online Community Member Posts: 997 Empowering

    My Dad was based in Egypt after the war about 1951 - 1954

  • AndyGT
    AndyGT Online Community Member Posts: 997 Empowering

    I observed the silence as well and will no doubt do so tomorrow.

  • vikingqueen
    vikingqueen Scope Member Posts: 1,784 Championing

    My father was 21 when he landed at Normandy in 1944 and saw sights no man should have to. He always said the ones that never came home could rest in peace, the ones that came home had to live with the horrors till they died.

    To each and every soldier that gave their life for me I thank you.

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 10,250 Championing

    They were very moving @AndyGT I also watched both and observed 2 minutes silence.

  • Morgan_Scope
    Morgan_Scope Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I really appreciated reading this @AndyGT. It's a very moving reminder of the debt we owe to them.

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 62,640 Championing

    Oh wow @AndyGT I wonder if their paths crossed, my dad never mentioned it ever, so that's all I have

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